探討疫苗反應經絡能量分析：以新冠疫苗為例

Exploring the Meridian Energy Analysis of Vaccine Responses: An example of COVID-19 Vaccines

目的：近日新興疫病的發生頻率越來越高，疫苗是預防及控制疫病的方式之一，而新研發疫苗的安全性及有效性容易影響施打意願，本研究藉由探討經絡能量儀檢測施打疫苗前後的經絡能量，提供中醫師治療疫苗副作用的科學化依據。方法：本計畫回溯收集2021年5月27日至2021年9月7日在基隆長庚紀念醫院施打AstraZeneca（AZ）新冠肺炎疫苗的健康民眾，使用經絡能量儀檢測施打疫苗前後的經絡儀數值，進行經絡能量平均值、標準差及顯著性等分析。結果：受試者施打第一劑及第二劑疫苗後的總能量平均值皆低於施打疫苗前，第一劑疫苗施打後經絡能量數值下降達顯著差異者（P<0.05）分別有腎經、肝經、脾經、心包經等，第二劑疫苗施打後經絡能量數值下降達顯著差異者（P<0.05）分別有腎經、肝經、脾經、肺經、心經、心包經、膽經、膀胱經等。結論：本研究發現疫苗施打後的經絡能量下降趨勢與經絡部位具有一致性，顯示經絡能量儀的檢測可以探索疫苗對人體疾病表現的影響，提供中醫藥對疫苗副作用的治療思路，提升疫苗安全性以保障民眾健康。

Objective: Emerging infectious diseases have been occurring with increasing frequency in recent years. Vaccines are among methods for preventing and controlling these diseases. However, public concerns about the safety and efficacy of newly developed vaccines may influence people's willingness to vaccinate. This study aims to assess the meridian energy before and after vaccination using a meridian energy analysis device, and to provide scientific evidence for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners in treating vaccine side effects. Methods: We reviewed the meridian energy data of healthy individuals who received the AstraZeneca (AZ) COVID-19 vaccine at Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital between May 27, 2021, and September 7, 2021. We analyzed their meridian energy levels before and after vaccination. Results: The average total meridian energy values after the first and second vaccine doses were lower than those before vaccination. After the first dose, kidney, liver, spleen and pericardium meridian energy significantly decreased (P<0.05). After the second dose, significant decreases(P<0.05) in kidney, liver, spleen, lung, heart, pericardium, gallbladder and bladder meridian energies were observed. Conclusion: Through the analysis of meridian energy changes associated with the AZ COVID-19 vaccine, it was found that the energy trends post-vaccination is consistent and align with TCM theories regarding vaccine side effects. Therefore, meridian energy analysis could serve as a novel predictive tool. By establishing predictive models for vaccines targeting emerging infectious diseases, the study not only provides guidance for TCM practitioners in treating vaccine side effects but also aids in predicting vaccine safety and adverse effects.